As the title implies... what do you guys think of the line of products put out by Dupont with Teflon. I noticed in particular the wax. Combining carnuba wax and teflon would be a marraige in heaven, right?

What are your thoughts? Has anyone tried this out? I'm just looking for the fastest/easiest way to keep my car looking sharp.

 

I'm curious as well. I was tempted to pick this up the other day especially when i saw it on the sale rack at Auto Zone.

 

marketing is great isn't it? the teflon whatever small amount they put in that product won't do much. teflon requires high temp and pressure to be applied to surfaces. but some may argue that it's added protection... there's other products out on the market that would do a better job of protection. Menzerna FMJ, Colinite Insulator Wax (845)... Turtle Wax new series or Mother's FX series are good OTC products.

 

FF beat me to it. Dupont detailing products are ok - I use their wheel cleaner because it also helps repel dust. I am sure the wax is fine, too - but I wouldn't expect the teflon in it to do much at all.

 

bought it, tried it, pretty good.... EXTREMELY impressed?? no..

well i got the liquid spray version (they're the same i think) and i just coated a thin layer of that and waited till it dries then buffed it out... i noticed that its harder to buff this thing out maybe because of the teflon??? anyway... it DID make my car smoother (to the feel) but not necessarily shinnier.

btw i claybar'd too

 

I was wondering about the teflon wax. I talked to a detailer and he quoted me $180 for the complete detail using teflon wax and he guarantees for a year. IS THE TEFLON WAX WORTH IT? IS THIS A GOOD DEAL?

 

No and it won't last a year. No matter what he says

 

Teflon needs to be applied around 700 degrees F to bond to a surface. If you read the fine print you realize that the protection comes from a carnauba wax usually. Teflon has no impact on the auto detailing industry and is just a marketing gimmick.

 

BINGO!!!^^^^ Teflon in wax is all gimmick.

 

Teflon® PTFE (DuPont): [: a polymer of the monomer tetrafluoroethylene]
Teflon® will help ‘spread ability’ (but then so do silicone oils) it does nothing for durability because of its required application method-although Teflon® is an exceptional product when used as intended; it provides no benefit in a wax or polish.

According to G.R. Ansul of DuPont's Car Care Products, Specialty Products Division, "The addition of a Teflon® flouropolymer resin (PTFE) does nothing to enhance the properties of a car wax. We have no data that indicates the use of Teflon® fluoropolymer resins is beneficial in car waxes, and we have not seen data from other people that support this position." Manufacturers of gimmicky, over-hyped products sometimes claim that their products contain Teflon®, hoping that the consumer will believe there is something special about that product. Ansul also notes that, "Unless Teflon® is applied at 700 degrees F, and using a dissolving chemical C8, it is not a viable ingredient, and is 100 percent useless in protecting the paint's finish." This is hot enough that your car's paint (let alone your car) wouldn't survive.

Information resource-
Grisanti, Stephen "The Truth About Teflon®" Professional Car washing & Detailing, Jan1989)
http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-...RS=PN/4,284,668

 

good to know good to know